Holding Court
VIU Mariners welcome top CCAA men's basketball teams for nationals
NANAIMO - The VIU Mariners are hosting the CCAA men's basketball nationals. On the court, the home team won the PACWEST provincial tournament and are looking to earn a gold medal in their home gym, beginning Wednesday, March 18. Off the court, athletic director Danielle Hyde is trying to put on a memorable event for al...
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RCMP body camera rollout hits halfway mark, technology yet to deploy in Nanaimo
NANAIMO - While local detachments are still waiting, body cameras continue to be rolled out across RCMP detachments in B.C. As of last month, 90 of the province's 185 detachments are wearing and actively using the chest-mounted devices, which capture rolling video and audio from the officer's perspective. Staff Sgt. Kr...
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healthcare infusion
More than 400 U.S. health-care workers have been hired by B.C., Premier Eby says
VICTORIA - A recruitment campaign in the United States has allowed British Columbia to hire more than 400 health-care professionals in less than a year. Premier David Eby and Health Minister Josie Osborne made the announcement at a news conference at ...
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'Several weapons were produced:' two bearsprayed in downtown Nanaimo attack
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Holding Court
VIU Mariners welcome top CCAA men's basketball teams for nationals
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RCMP body camera rollout hits halfway mark, technology yet to deploy in Nanaimo
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Nanaimo, Parksville and Area
neighbourhood form and character
Apartments 'out of the question' for south Parksville properties, but development still possible
PARKSVILLE - An envisioned apartment complex didn't leave the starting blocks Monday, however development is still likely on the unique south-end property. City councillors failed to find much support for a proposed four-storey apartment building on a trio of lots between Island Hwy. and Pioneer Cres., at Mills St., vi...
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100% SFN owned
SFN takes full control of Courtyard by Marriott Nanaimo hotel
NANAIMO - Following a co-ownership model when a landmark downtown hotel opened three years ago, Courtyard by Marriott Nanaimo is now wholly owned by Snuneymuxw First Nation's economic arm. Petroglyph Development Group (PDG) announced in a Tuesday, March 17 news release the acquisition of 100 per cent ownership of the n...
Mar 17, 2026
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increasing capacity
Changes coming to Nanaimo Parkway/Jingle Pot/Mostar intersection
NANAIMO - Notable traffic pattern adjustments are being made to enhance vehicular capacity and flow at an increasingly busy Nanaimo Parkway intersection. The Ministry of Transportation and Transit (MTT) stated work expected to begin late Monday, March 16 primarily takes place during the overnight hours until the end of...
Mar 17, 2026
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Complex response
Injured rock climber hoisted from Lantzville cliff
NANAIMO - Facing darkness and a patient in significant pain, a helicopter was requested to assist an injured adventurer near Nanaimo. Local Search and Rescue crews were assigned to upper Lantzville's Copley Ridge on Saturday, March 14 at about 4 p.m. in response to a rock climber who had fallen about 10 feet and sustai...
Mar 16, 2026
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Street Kings
Nanaimo awarded B and D level provincial ball hockey tournament
NANAIMO - It's year five for the Nanaimo Ball Hockey League and the second year of putting on a kids division. The 2026 season will be extra special because Nanaimo will also host the B and D level men's provincials the first weekend of July. Goaltender and league co-organizer Troy Gladesdahl said it was a long process...
Mar 16, 2026
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atmospheric river
Nanaimo and Oceanside expected to be spared worst of extended downpour
NANAIMO - Much of B.C. woke up Monday morning to wet and windy conditions as an atmospheric river storm system touched down over the weekend.Rainfall warnings are in place for much of central and western Vancouver Island, with 100-150 millimetres expected between Monday, March 16 and Wednesday, March 18, while some are...
Mar 16, 2026
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British Columbia
Mistakes in mountain flying likely led to fatal B.C. plane crash, safety board says
RICHMOND - Investigators say a fatal crash last April of a small plane on a training flight near Abbotsford, B.C., was likely caused by the pilot not following "best practices" for mountain flying. The Transportation Safety Board report was issued Wedn...
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Lululemon founder Chip Wilson says 'deficiencies remain' even after board shakeup
Lululemon Athletica Inc.'s founder says Tuesday's announcement that a longtime board member won't stand for re-election is "a step in the right direction," but his replacement is "underwhelming." Chip Wilson is pleased David Mussafer will step away fro...
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Atmospheric-river drenching persists after 200 mm of rain falls on parts of B.C.
VANCOUVER - The drenching for parts of British Columbia from an atmospheric river event is forecast to continue, adding to more than 200 millimetres of rain for coastal areas since it began earlier this week. Environment Canada says that by 5 p.m. Tues...
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Ontario asks B.C., Quebec to drop electric vehicle targets
TORONTO - Ontario Premier Doug Ford is asking his counterparts in Quebec and British Columbia to drop their electric-vehicle sales targets, saying they are making the country less competitive. In the fall, both provinces scaled back or dropped their pr...
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Photo Gallery: Nowruz Fire Festival marks the Persian New Year
Thousands of people attended the the Nowruz Fire Festival Tuesday in West Vancouver, B.C., marking the Persian New Year. Festivalgoers jumped over open fire pits at the event, hosted by the Iranian Canadian Congress of B.C., in a tradition that symboli...
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healthcare infusion
More than 400 U.S. health-care workers have been hired by B.C., Premier Eby says
VICTORIA - A recruitment campaign in the United States has allowed British Columbia to hire more than 400 health-care professionals in less than a year. Premier David Eby and Health Minister Josie Osborne made the announcement at a news conference at ...
21h ago
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Local Sports
Holding Court
VIU Mariners welcome top CCAA men's basketball teams for nationals
NANAIMO - The VIU Mariners are hosting the CCAA men's basketball nationals. On the court, the home team won the PACWEST provincial tournament and are looking to earn a gold medal in their home gym, beginning Wednesday, March 18. Off the court, athletic director Danielle Hyde is trying to put on a memorable event for al...
6h ago
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Street Kings
Nanaimo awarded B and D level provincial ball hockey tournament
NANAIMO - It's year five for the Nanaimo Ball Hockey League and the second year of putting on a kids division. The 2026 season will be extra special because Nanaimo will also host the B and D level men's provincials the first weekend of July. Goaltender and league co-organizer Troy Gladesdahl said it was a long process...
Mar 16, 2026
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NIghtOwls add Choo
NightOwls sign son of former Seattle Mariners outfielder
NANAIMO - The NightOwls will have some Major League Baseball bloodlines on their roster this season.Alan Choo, the son of former MLB outfielder Shin-Soo Choo, will suit up for the West Coast League team in 2026.The 21-year-old plays for Orange Coast College in California and is tied for third in home runs in the CCCAA ...
Mar 15, 2026
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ClippersNOW
Abundance of Goals
Rimmer leads Clippers in victory over Express
NANAIMO - The Clippers had one of their strongest performances of the season in an 8-3 victory over the Coquitlam Express.Hayden Fechner set the tone 47 seconds into the contest with a goal and by the first intermission Nanaimo was up 4-1.After Carson McGinley tied the game briefly at 1-1 on a man advantage, the Clippe...
Mar 15, 2026
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Strong Outing
Clippers win important divisional game over Bulldogs
NANAIMO - The Clippers put a four game losing streak behind them with a 5-3 victory over the Alberni Valley Bulldogs.The first period was a wild back and forth affair with the teams trading six goals.With the teams playing four on four Caden Okovita opened the scoring for Nanaimo on a beautiful passing play.Alberni Val...
Mar 14, 2026
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Back to Basics
Clippers search for wins in playoff stretch drive
NANAIMO - The Clippers had their most successful stretch of the current BCHL campaign in January and early February, but have since followed that up with a season-high four-game losing streak. Nanaimo now has seven games remaining before playoffs, with the next six in a row at Frank Crane Arena. Veteran forward Patrick...
Mar 13, 2026
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Canada
Canadian computer scientist Gilles Brassard co-recipient of A.M. Turing Award
A Canadian computer scientist is one of this year's recipients of a prestigious award nicknamed the Nobel Prize of computing. Université de Montréal professor Gilles Brassard has won the A.M. Turing Prize with IBM Research scientist Charles H. Bennett....
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CP NewsAlert: Charges stayed on Saskatchewan cult leader Romana Didulo
SWIFT CURRENT, SASKATCHEWAN, CANADA - Crown prosecutors have stayed charges against a cult leader whose group made life miserable for residents of a Saskatchewan village. Romana Didulo had been charged with failing to comply with an undertaking and int...
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Tim Hortons white and pink donut mugs recalled due to burn hazard
TORONTO - Health Canada has announced a recall of Tim Hortons ceramic mugs because they may crack or break when filled with hot liquid. The affected mugs are white on the outside and pink on the inside, with a pink handle and a chocolate dip donut des...
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Greer says U.S. trade talks with Canada lagging behind those with Mexico
WASHINGTON - United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says talks with Canada ahead of the mandatory review of the continental trade pact are lagging behind those with Mexico. Speaking on Fox Business today, Greer says talks are moving ahead wi...
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Man arrested for identity theft no longer with CRA, federal agency says
VANCOUVER - The Canada Revenue Agency says a worker arrested in Vancouver for alleged identity theft and trafficking of private information is no longer with the agency. A spokesman with the agency did not say when Yoan Zola's employment with the agenc...
1h ago
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Canada's population edged lower in fourth quarter as non-permanent residents drop
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada says the country's population edged down in the fourth quarter, dipping 0.2 per cent. The agency says preliminary estimates indicate the population fell by 103,504 people from Oct. 1, 2025 to Jan. 1, 2026 to bring the number ...
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World
Labor rights leader Dolores Huerta says she was sexually abused by César Chavez
Labor rights leader Dolores Huerta says she was sexually abused by César Chavez amid reported allegations of abuse by others during his tenure as president of The United Farm Workers union. On Wednesday, an investigation by the New York T...
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Pakistan and Afghanistan announce temporary pause in fighting, 2 days after deadly Kabul strike
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - Pakistan and Afghanistan on Wednesday declared a temporary pause in escalating fighting, two days after Kabul blamed Islamabad for a deadly airstrike in the Afghan capital that it said killed hundreds of people at a drug rehab...
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WADA delays decision over potential ban of Trump from major sporting events until after World Cup
The World Anti-Doping Agency on Tuesday put off a decision about barring government officials from major sporting events if their countries voluntarily withhold dues, pushing a potential conflict with President Donald Trump and other U.S. officials unt...
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Your New Base for Holiday Gifts + Winter Gear: MEC Nanaimo Is Open
If you're searching for holiday gifts and winter layers, Nanaimo has a new must-visit destination. Mountain Equipment Company (MEC) has officially opened its doors at 2517 Bowen Road, bringing its trusted lineup of outdoor gear, apparel, and expert guidance to the region, just in time for the winter season. From season...
Dec 14, 2025
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guide dogs
CNIB in need of volunteers to foster future service dogs across Canada
It's a rewarding experience filled with unconditional love and the opportunity to change the life of someone who is blind.Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) Guide Dogs is urgently looking for volunteers to raise future guide dogs for people who are blind, Deafblind, or have low vision."There's a huge...
Jul 23, 2025
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Vancouver Island Economic Alliance - Celebrate Island Good in June
The Vancouver Island Economic Alliance brought Island Good to life in 2018. Since then, Island Good has become the leader in helping Island residents find locally grown, made and produced products. Now, more than ever, that consumer sentiment to support local is growing. Let Island Good help you find the way to island ...
May 27, 2025
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